Murder for Christmas The New Hercule Poirot Mystery Rare copy with original dust jacket. First published around Christmas 1944 was titled "Murder for Christmas" in the US and later republished as "Murder After Christmas" in the UK. The novel featuring Hercule Poirot investigating the murder of a wealthy, disliked patriarch found dead in a Santa suit after a festive family gathering, with poison from Christmas sweets suspected, and a complex mystery involving relatives and lovers. Written by prolific detective novelist Agatha Christie. Published by Books, Inc., New York, 1944. Publishers’ original black cloth board with gilt lettering on spine. The book comes with original dust jacket (protected with easy removable Mylar sleeve). Book Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm and Number of Pages: 280 Condition Firm and well-bound copy. The dust jacket with slight creasing, and chipping to the corners. Internally; the book is tight, tidy, and in very good condition. No names or inscriptions. Firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean (Collectible Copy) (Please see pictures). The Author ‘Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE (15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) was an English crime novelist, short story writer and playwright. She also wrote six romances under the name Mary Westmacott, but she is best known for the 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections that she wrote under her own name, most of which revolve around the investigative work of such characters as Hercule Poirot, Jane Marple, Parker Pyne, Harley Quin/Mr Satterthwaite and Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. She wrote the world's longest-running play, a murder mystery, The Mousetrap. In 1971 she was made a Dame for her contribution to literature.’